Sports Fundraising Ideas

Sports fundraisers are when you do something around athletic events to raise money for your favorite causes. People do this around marathons, Tough Mudders, Ironmans, surfing competitions, bike rides, fishing tournaments and so much more. Check out some of the best sports fundraisers we have on CrowdRise below and get inspired to start doing this on your own.

What makes a great Sports fundraiser?

The beauty of sports fundraisers is that there has been a lot of groundwork laid. CrowdRise has deep partnerships with many of the top marathons in the country (NYC, Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, etc) and is the official fundraising platform for both Tough Mudder and Ironman events. So if you’re interested in raising money around events like these, it is very plug-and-play (or, in this case, plug-and-raise-lots-of-money). And in addition to managing campaigns around these larger, more established athletic events, we have some really creative and innovative fundraisers by users who have organized their own golf tournaments, charity softball games and much more all to raise money for causes near and dear to their hearts. As with all fundraisers, we encourage people to be creative and have fun with their campaigns (and check out our Explore Causes page to get ideas of who you want to fundraise for), as other people will feed off of that energy, ultimately raising more money for the organizations and people that need it the most.

Examples of Sports Fundraisers

The Boston Marathon connects eight Massachusetts cities and towns…and the entire world in the spirit of competition, camaraderie and community. It brings everyday athletes, many of whom are connected to extraordinary causes, to the same road as elite, world-class athletes. Together, inspired by the strength and courage of the individuals they run with, and run for, these athletes embody the power of the human spirit. Help these athletes push forward on the road ahead by helping support one or more of the many great causes represented in the 2017 Boston Marathon.

P3R is a nonprofit organization that is passionate about promoting the love of running and enhancing community access to health & fitness education and activities. Best known for organizing the acclaimed annual DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, we also run a variety of other high-quality races, events and health & fitness programs throughout the Pittsburgh region. While many of our races attract some of the nation’s highest-profile professional athletes, we offer activities for all ages and ability levels. The only criterion for participation is a desire to be happy, healthy and active!
Read more at: www.P3R.org
For infomation on the 2017 Run For a Reason charity program, please click here to visit our website.
Contact the event: runforareason@p3r.org.

In 2016, every single TCS New York City marathoner, supporter and volunteer can unite to contribute towards the goal of raising funds for charities across the world.
Historically, the marathon has raised a massive amount of money for charity, and our goal is to bring the entire running community together. When you run 26.2 miles for a charity, you'll cross the finish line for yourself, but for so many that will benefit from your fundraising.
New York Road Runners and CrowdRise encourage you, and every single runner, to support a meaningful cause. So this year, don’t just run for yourself; run for research, run for a cause, run for a cure and run to make the world a better and healthier place for all.
Starting a CrowdRise fundraiser does not guarantee you a slot in the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. If you need a guaranteed entry, you must contact the charity before setting up a fundraising page. You can also start a charity page on CrowdRise if you are not an official charity, but you will not...

Want to run for a cause for the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
CLICK HERE to join an existing charity fundraising team.
Don't see the cause you want to run for?
CLICK HERE to create a new fundraiser for the charity of your choice.
Just looking to support a cause, team or runner?
CLICK HERE to donate.
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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon hosts thousands of runners who choose to make their experience more meaningful by running on behalf of a charity.
For more information about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Click Here to Visit the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Website.

Make Your Miles Matter
On July 31th, 2016, you could be part of the 39th running of The San Francisco Marathon. With full marathon, half marathon, 5K and ultra races, this iconic marathon event delivers runners unprecedented access to the streets and bridges of The San Francisco. The full marathon is USATF certified, and both a Boston Marathon qualifier and an Olympic Team Trial qualifying race.
Make your experience running in The San Francisco mean more than just your miles by aligning your race with fundraising each step you take toward the start line.

Experience New York City like never before with the 2016 United Airlines NYC Half! Race through the streets of Times Square, catch beautiful views of the Hudson River from the west side highway, and finish at the iconic South Street Seaport. The 2016 United Airlines NYC Half provides you with an opportunity to transform lives in a direct and meaningful way. We'd like to encourage all runners to fundraise. Whether or not you are running for a charity, you can raise money and join an official 2016 United Airlines NYC Half charity team, or start your own fundraiser. To get started, select one of the options above. Let's help support the organizations that are most meaningful to us.

Go to RUN10FEED10.com to register for the race.
HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD RUN 10 FEED 10:
Right now, 48 million Americans are going hungry—they don’t know when they will get their next meal. The reality is there IS enough food in the world today for everyone to get the nourishment they need for a healthy and productive life. It’s something we can do something about. Together, we can make a huge impact in a very simple way. All you have to do is RUN!

LIMITED TIME OPPORTUNITY: Join TEAM IMF today with a registration fee of $50! Use code 50FOR16 when you register!
TEAM IMF athletes are a catalyst for change. They share a unique opportunity to expand their IRONMAN legacy out of the course and into the community. This is the chance of a lifetime to support those that lift them up to their IRONMAN goals.
Together, TEAM IMF makes a huge difference in smaller organizations that are passionate about taking care of the communities where they race.
Ready to #RACEFORMORE? Click “SIGN UP FOR TEAM IMF” Button Above or go HERE for more information.
$3,500.00 FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT
11 IRONMAN EVENT OPTIONS
140.6 MILES OF LEGACY
RACE FOR MORE
Have questions? Email IRONMAN@CrowdRise.com and we'll help solve everything.

The Boston Marathon connects eight Massachusetts cities and towns…and the entire world in the spirit of competition, camaraderie and community. It brings everyday athletes, many of whom are connected to extraordinary causes, to the same road as elite, world-class athletes. Together, inspired by the strength and courage of the individuals they run with, and run for, these athletes embody the power of the human spirit. Help these athletes push forward on the road ahead by helping support one or more of the many great causes represented in the 2016 Boston Marathon. #RunBold

JOIN GO! ST. LOUIS ON APRIL 9 & 10, 2016 TO RUN FOR A CAUSE AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.
The GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend is Missouri’s largest competitive fitness event and includes a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5K run/walk, GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon, children’s fun runs and a mature mile. More than 25,000 people from 49 states and 10 countries participate each year – including thousands of charity runners who raise more than $350K each year on behalf of local causes.
GO! St. Louis has partnered with 27 charities for 2016. Join a team today!
Click HERE to Register for the 2016 Family Fitness Weekend.
Want to learn more about GO! St. Louis? Check us out at www.gostlouis.org

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